National Register of Historic Places
Sherman, William Watts, House
Sherman, William Watts, House is a historic place in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000015.
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Sherman, William Watts, House
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What is Sherman, William Watts, House?
The William Watts Sherman House is a notable house designed by American architect H. H. Richardson, with later interiors by Stanford White. It is a National Historic Landmark, generally acknowledged as one of Richardson's masterpieces and the prototype for what became known as the Shingle Style in American architecture. It is located at 2 Shepard Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island and is now owned by Salve Regina University. It is a contributing property to the Bellevue Avenue Historic District.
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Listing details
- Name
- Sherman, William Watts, House
- City
- Newport
- County
- Newport County
- State
- Rhode Island
- Listed on the National Register
- December 30, 1970
- NRIS reference number
- 70000015
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 41.46997, -71.30456
When was Sherman, William Watts, House listed on the National Register?
Sherman, William Watts, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1970.
Where is Sherman, William Watts, House located?
Sherman, William Watts, House is located in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island at approximately 41.46997, -71.30456. See the map above.
Is Sherman, William Watts, House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Sherman, William Watts, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.